Japanese Kanji

ryuu

counter for flags

Extended kanji · 13 strokes

Readings

  • ONリュウryuu
  • KUNはたあしhataashi

Meaning

Counter for flags.

Stroke order for 旒

旒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 13 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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